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Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is the main stop on the Columbia River drive. This 620 foot mammoth waterfall is breathtaking from every angle. The Native American lore behind the falls states that it was created to win the heart of a young princess who wanted a private place to bathe. From the road you can only see the top of the falls, as you move closer you notice a thicker bottom tier that only adds to the beauty. There is a trail all the way up to the top of the falls – we opted out of the walk – but there is a stop at the Benson bridge. The Benson bridge was…
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls was my favourite waterfall. Everything in Oregon is so lush and green, that the white from the falls was dazzling. The walk from the car is ten minutes through thick trees along a trail. From the top of the hill you can hear the stream but cannot see it until you get around to the front. Since we were there in early May, and during the week, it was quiet. The waterfall is thicker than the others on this drive, and flows down from Larch Mountain to make its way to the Columbia River. There is also another hike, a loop around the forest, that you can do…
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Portland
When my parents came into town last week, we took a quick trip down to Portland. The city was a lot different then I was expecting, but it was too short a trip to really get a feel of the town. The buildings were higher, and there were roads and bridges high above the water. It felt more boxed in, crowded and removed from nature. The architecture is stunning, all the old buildings and stone streets were beautiful and the transit system is incredible. We had just enough time to explore the depths of Powells, drink too much beer at a Brewery and get lost in the wrong part of…
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Spring Street Shots
Spring has officially hit Vancouver.
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Across the Cambie Bridge
Despite the cold weather, the sun was shining in Vancouver, making it perfect weather for walking. Since my new work is closer to the Cambie bridge, it was a great opportunity to take a new route home. My fingers almost fell off halfway across but the sky was so blue I couldn’t resist.
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We Missed the Sunset
A friend and I tried to catch the sunset from the Cambie bridge but missed it. It was nice to get the glow off the buildings, Vancouver looks science fiction-y during these times of day.
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January 6th Sunrise
I have never seen sunrises like this before, the colder it is in Vancouver, the better the colour. Bubblegum pinks, deep orange and light blue mix together as if painted. I can’t imagine being anywhere else.
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Stanley Park in the Fall
